SYLVIA MANCHESTER
765 Belle Fleur Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 312-9504
E-mail: smanchester@rcnmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization where I can maximize my customer-service experience in a challenging environment to achieve corporate goals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, May 1998
EXPERIENCE
Field Sales Representative, Fisher Scientific Instruments, City, State, January 2004 to present
Establishe effective customer relations
Achieve increased revenue by selling laboratory instruments
Generate sales letters
Represent trade show events
Prepare weekly sales reports
Customer Service Representative, Fisher Scientific Instruments, City, State, January 2001 to January 2004
Handled customer inquiries regarding delivery, quality, and the operation of laboratory instruments
Administrative Assistant, Medical Electronics, Inc., City, State, January 1999 to December 2001
Performed secretarial duties for the vice president that included answering calls, opening and distributing mail, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings
Compiled monthly sales reports
Participated in various market research activities
Tour guide, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, New Orleans, Louisiana, Summer employment from 1995 to 1998
Trained new tour guides
Created a handbook of facts and frequently asked questions for visitors
Administered sightseeing tours with detailed history and features of the city
Answered questions regarding New Orleans and attractions
Admissions Office Clerk, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1995 to 1998
Maintained confidential records
Processed college applications
Handled correspondence with high school students and administrators
765 Belle Fleur Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 312-9504
E-mail: smanchester@rcnmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization where I can maximize my customer-service experience in a challenging environment to achieve corporate goals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, May 1998
EXPERIENCE
Field Sales Representative, Fisher Scientific Instruments, City, State, January 2004 to present
Customer Service Representative, Fisher Scientific Instruments, City, State, January 2001 to January 2004
Administrative Assistant, Medical Electronics, Inc., City, State, January 1999 to December 2001
Tour guide, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, New Orleans, Louisiana, Summer employment from 1995 to 1998
Admissions Office Clerk, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1995 to 1998
CULTURAL / INTERNATIONAL SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS